UK car production declined 11.0% in July, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Some 121,051 units left production lines as a raft of factors, including model changes, seasonal and operational adjustments and preparation for the introduction of the tough new emissions standards, affected output. Production for export in the month fell 4.2%, while 35.0% fewer cars were … [Read more...]
Tradelines 6 June
The government is awarding £25 million this week to as many as six projects that will research and test autonomous vehicles on highways and on trials of remote-control parking. It's the second competition in a program that Richard Harrington, the UK's automotive minister, predicts will lead to driverless cars in production within the next decade. German media report transport minister … [Read more...]
Boost for Wales as new Toyota Auris gets go-ahead
The next Toyota Auris series will be built in its Derby plant, the company said today as it confirmed intentions first given last year. The news is also a boost for its Deeside engine plant that supplies the Burnaston assembly plant which exports 85% of production. Confirmation will safeguard about 3,000 jobs for over five years and shows faith in the Brexit deal being discussed between HM … [Read more...]